CHAPTER 10After lunch Saturday, Frieda and Nancy gathered in Frieda’s kitchen. Frieda pointed at a colorful green carton on the counter next to her new coffee maker. “Take your pick,” she said. “There’s an assortment of cups for four different flavors.”
Nancy chose one, put a cup under the spout, and pushed the appropriate buttons. She smiled at the first taste of the coffee. “Oh, I wish I could afford one of these. It almost makes me forget that disaster at the library.”
Frieda sipped her coffee and sat at the table. “Things could have gone better. We’ll do better next time.”
Nancy shuddered at the thought as she took a seat across from Frieda. “Next time? How can I make a good impression on Throckmorton now?”
Frieda waved her hand. “It can’t be that bad. You looked lovely. He isn’t w
